Translation of "proverb" into Dutch

spreekwoord, gezegde, spreuk are the top translations of "proverb" into Dutch.

proverb verb noun grammar

A phrase expressing a basic truth which may be applied to common situations. [..]

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  • spreekwoord

    noun neuter

    phrase expressing a basic truth [..]

    Do you have a similar proverb in French?

    Heeft u een gelijksoortig spreekwoord in het Frans?

  • gezegde

    noun neuter

    phrase expressing a basic truth [..]

    The old proverb is very well parted between my master Shylock and you, sir.

    Het oude gezegde is goed verdeeld tussen mijn meester Shylock en u.

  • spreuk

    noun

    Never have I read such a pleasant, amusing, and instructive article on proverbs.

    Ik heb nog nooit zo’n leuk, grappig en leerzaam artikel over spreuken gelezen.

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    • zinspreuk
    • sententie
    • uitspraak
    • epigram
    • judicium
    • vonnis
    • adagium
    • hekelrijm

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  • wie verre reizen doet, kan veel verhalen

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